1871-1948

Inspired by a model helicopter and encouraged by their parents and sister, young Orville and Wilbur Wright attempt to build a life-size helicopter from scrap.

A biography of the brothers responsible for developing the first airplane, featuring excerpts from their journal entries, letters and drawings.

Cumulative text in the style of "The House that Jack Built" describes the series of events that led to the Wright Brothers' historic flight.

Profiles two brothers whose childhood interest in flight led them to build a successful flying machine.

Provides a look at the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, as seen through the eyes of their younger sister, Katharine, who provided support and encouragement while they worked on their many inventions.

Describes how the Wright brothers developed the first airplane and places their achievement in the context of the aeronautic technology of the time.

A biography of the brothers who, in 1903, made the first powered, controlled flight in an airplane.

Presents the Wright brothers' story in comic book format, chronicling Orville and Wilbur's unsuccessful flying attempts and ultimate success at Kitty Hawk in 1903.

Chronicles the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, describing their family life, their road to fame as the world's first pilots, and their important role in history. Includes many quotations from primary and secondary sources; a chronology; and an annotated bibliography.